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    Ad Astra Bread Co

    4.2 (286 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Seyi A.

    This place is amazing!! We stopped here initially to get some bread for a client and ended up getting some lattes, breakfast sandwich and pastries. Their bread was amazing!! Coffee was great and the service was amazing. Definitely stop by here if you get a chance.

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    Yena W.

    This is a beautiful bakery serving world class quality bread, pastry, and coffee. Unsure if the graphic tees are designed in house or not but that is also a unique offering of theirs! I like sitting at the booth looking into the large glass window watching the bakers work their magic, staring at the beautiful dough. Service is, like at all cool establishments, nonchalant and noncommittal, which is what i prefer and allows me to avoid eye contact thusly. They don't always have the same items every day so it's best to walk in without any particular pastries in mind. What is always expected is their high level of quality, that is always met. Even in the rain they still have lines.

    Manny G.

    Breakfast sandwich is the best in Monterey. The staff are all super chill. They have an Olie loaf that is a must try. Parking is not so easy to find so grab it if you see it.

    Diana N.

    Every time I'm in the area I stop for their smoked salmon sandwich. Thats probably not the first thing on your mind walking in after seeing the pastries but if you're a savory person like me. It's a great filling breakfast.

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    Andrea M.

    What a fun place! They are centrally located in a very walkable neighborhood, they sell all sorts of fun goodies in addition to their yummy pastries and coffee. We decided to get some pastries to have a picnic at the aquarium. We got some lattes with yummy flavors (tonka?? Mind blown). The pastries were very flakey and flavorful with fun ingredient combinations. Service was fairly quick, and everyone was very nice. This is definitely a hip bakery vibe, which is exactly what we were looking for.

    Emily F.

    Popped in to grab some breakfast bites and a sandwich. We tried a croissant, kouign aman, chocolate chip cookie, salmon sandwich, and drinks. There was a decent line but moved fairly fast. There's a little space to eat inside but mostly a grab and go situation. Everything we tried was so good. Tasty, flaky, light, good texture, fresh, and would come back again.

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    Apit L.

    I have to say, of all my visits here, they have yet to disappoint me. I came down here on a dive trip for my husband and decided to just chill out in Monterey and decided to get myself a quality pastry which this establishments always provide. The line was long and I can see why from firsthand experience. I have now visited this place to the point where I am a fan. I do wish they have an app where they take online orders instead of me waiting in line. Quality of food:A++ Quality of service:A++ Price: $$ Comment: keep in mind, the price is a little higher than the usual pastry, but in return you get quality food

    Holiday cookie tin $70
    Sonu N.

    We came on a rainy Sunday morning, and there was a line out the door. There is minimal seating-- a few table tables outside and a few barstools inside. They were selling holiday cookie tins but $70 seemed a bit steep although the cookies were definitely gourmet looking. We got the $12 seeded sourdough and have been enjoying it at home this week either playing with butter and truffle salt, as grilled cheese, and roasted vegetable Panini-- yum! There is street parking.

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    Craig F.

    Always a lineup at the bakery so if you want the best selection, make sure you get here when they open. Hot tip: pre-order in advance is a good option. From what I can tell the only way to pre-order is via phone there doesn't seem to be a web-based option. Very popular bakery, and for a good reason, the bread's here are excellent. Dominated by a sourdough based variety of breads, there are other options available.

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    Dean M.

    Ad Astra never fails to impress. I must stop for us every morning that we are in Monterey. We typically stop in here, grab drinks and a couple of food items and then walk a little bit farther up the hill to get a quiche and sit in the garden of the Adobe. Wonderful food, friendly smiling service, and a great viewing window for their production bakery. You can watch them making all of the delicious things you are about to enjoy, or even buy a sourdough starter and try to re-create what they do at home

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    Lauren C.

    So good I went every day I was in town, bought an extra loaf to freeze and take home across the country for the holidays. Their take on a ham and cheese croissant -- a Reuben with Swiss -- I dream of every single day. The way the cheese gets frico-y on edges and the lamination of the dough is so perfect....I can't describe how good it is. I got one every day. The cardamom buns are fantastic too and tasted like my childhood -- and not too sweet! I bought several extra to freeze and take home for my folks too. I'd go back to Monterey just for this anytime.

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    Alex M.

    Upon arriving in Monterey, my first stop was Ad Astra. A friend who lived in the area highly recommended trying Ad Astra - she insisted that they make the BEST bread. Ad Astra stood out among the other bakeries downtown because instead of embracing the rustic cafe aesthetic, Ad Astra was pristine and modern-looking. The pastry case was minimal and showcased an array of croissants, cookies, and sandwiches. The sandwich options available that day included a radicchio on french baguette, smoked salmon, and roasted eggplant - which I had to order. Served between hefty slices of seeded bread, the roasted eggplant sandwich was loaded with sweet and tangy eggplant-walnut dip, roasted eggplant, fresh basil, and creamy burrata. I split the sandwich with a friend, which was the right call because the sandwich was quite filling. After we devoured our halves, we agreed that we had just eaten one of the best sandwiches ever. I ended up getting back in line for a cold brew, which was the perfect pick-me-up. While I'm still dreaming about that roasted eggplant sandwich, I'd be just as willing to try their other sandwiches and bread varieties.

    Gargi R.

    Cute bakery in Monterrey! They had a bit of a line when we got there but it moved pretty quickly. You get a direct view of the bakers working while waiting in line. They have a great selection of pastries, I got the chocolate croissant. It was perfectly sweet and flaky.

    Burnt sourdough... didnt realize until I got home!

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    Amazing breads & baked goods!!! Worth it just for that. But the coffee is great, too.

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    Ask the Community - Ad Astra Bread Co

    Do any of your breads or menu items contain any soy by products or soybean oil? My partner has a severe soy allergy. Thanks

    Hi Laura, We don't use any soy in our kitchen, thanks for asking!

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